Dear Candidate ,
Yes, if after the CBSE improvement exam you score 75 % or more in Class 12 , then you will be eligible for JoSAA counselling for IITs in 2026 , provided you also :
- Qualify JEE Advanced ( IIT admissions are based on JEE Advanced , not JEE Main alone ) , and
-Meet all other criteria set by JoSAA and IITs for that year  .

Hello Pranav,

Yes, if you appear for the CBSE improvement exam in 2026 and score 75% or more aggregate marks , then you will be eligible for JoSAA counselling for admission to IITs in that year, provided you also qualify JEE Advanced .

Here are the key eligibility rules for IIT admissions via JoSAA:

• You must qualify JEE Advanced in the same year you seek admission.

• You must have either:

  • Scored at least 75% aggregate marks in your Class 12 board exam (or 65% for SC/ST), or

  • Be in the top 20 percentile of your respective board.

Since you scored 71% in 2025, you're currently not eligible under the 75% rule. But by appearing for the CBSE improvement exam in 2026 and achieving 75% or more , you will become eligible. CBSE improvement marks are valid for JEE Advanced eligibility.

Important points to note :

• Improvement exams should be in the same subjects you appeared for earlier.

• You can use the improved score for eligibility but not to reattempt JEE Advanced unless you're within your two-attempt limit.

So yes, after improvement , if your marks cross 75%, you will be eligible for JoSAA counselling and IIT admission (subject to JEE Advanced qualification).

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.